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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,822.30, 370,233.45 and 141,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,822.30, 370,233.45 and 141,846.30 is: 212,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,822.30 : 370,233.45 = 141,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,822.30/370,233.45 = 141,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,822.30x = 370,233.45 × 141,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,822.30x = 52,516,245,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516,245,018.74/246,822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,769.45

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